Purple People Podcast 309: The Next Generation! – A Vikings Podcast

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 1: Kevin McDermott #47 and interim head coach Mike Priefer of the Minnesota Vikings during pregame warmups before facing the Dallas Cowboys on December 1, 2016 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Priefer is replacing head coach Mike Zimmer who underwent emergency eye surgery. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 1: Kevin McDermott #47 and interim head coach Mike Priefer of the Minnesota Vikings during pregame warmups before facing the Dallas Cowboys on December 1, 2016 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Priefer is replacing head coach Mike Zimmer who underwent emergency eye surgery. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

The guys from the Purple People Podcast are back to talk about the events in the week related to Minnesota Vikings football over the 4th of July week!

Even though the 4th of July brings to mind the red, white, and blue, fans of the Minnesota Vikings still love the purple and gold. The guys from the Purple People Podcast are no different and returned to talk about the show once again.

This week, three of the four hosts are on hand to discuss numerous topics related to the franchise, covering former and current players as well as news regarding former Vikings players and coaches in other places.

Check out this week’s episode titled ‘The Next Generation’ as hosted on the official YouTube channel of the Purple People Podcast:

Here is a rundown of just some of the topics you can expect from the conversation during this week’s episode:

  • Wishing a happy birthday to Vikings Super Fan Millie Wall as she celebrated her 100th birthday on the 4th of July! Happy Birthday, Millie!
  • Longtime Vikings seamstress Penny Bryce retires after nearly 50 years with the team.
  • Vikings in attendance for former Western Michigan cornerback Sam Beal.
  • Former Vikings WR Percy Harvin recently spoke Sports Illustrated and opened up about playing in the NFL with an “anxiety disorder”. Called his years in Minnesota “my best years”
  • Peter Schrager of “Good Morning Football” named Danielle Hunter as one of 5 potential breakout players for 2018.
  • Adam Thielen and Kevin McDermott are expecting children.
  • Brad Childress and Mike Singletary to coach in Alliance of American Football
  • and more rambling and fun (including more wrestling talk for those who like that!)

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